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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Keking, Keiking, vbl. n. [Keke v.] Peeping, glancing; looking about. — a1487 Gud Wife & D. 207.
And in the kirk kepe our all thing Fra smyrking, keking and bakluking a1568 Bann. MS. 158 a/31.
Quhen his maister him missis thair mon be keiking For to gett that said schrew
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